tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post1896651538651786610..comments2023-10-28T05:33:15.060-05:00Comments on The Writing Playground: The Little Engine That CouldMarilyn Puetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073134550080890157noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-51283851344169529602009-04-15T22:21:00.000-05:002009-04-15T22:21:00.000-05:00I just want to pipe in again and say, oops, those ...I just want to pipe in again and say, oops, those weren't her sons. I've been reading up about Susan Boyle and she's an amazing story of inspiration. She has never married, cared for parents till each passed away and is learning disabled due to oxygen starvation at birth. She had a dream: to sing in front of a huge audience and she accomplished it. And WOW!! I am rooting for this woman. Makes our dreams seem attainable as long as we keep "getting on stage and singing!"Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-76596730383598258982009-04-15T12:49:00.000-05:002009-04-15T12:49:00.000-05:00oh my! So beautiful. and i loved watching her sons...oh my! So beautiful. and i loved watching her sons in the background--very cool!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-16131653631904393012009-04-15T12:29:00.000-05:002009-04-15T12:29:00.000-05:00Hollywood DOES want to set the standard for what's...Hollywood DOES want to set the standard for what's attractive. And these folks with such brilliant talent just blow all that aside. Andrea Bocelli is another good example. I wonder how many folks dismissed the little blind boy until he opened his mouth?Playground Monitorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444337591281145863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-53071398482174857452009-04-15T11:59:00.000-05:002009-04-15T11:59:00.000-05:00Absolutely fantastic!!!!!Absolutely fantastic!!!!!catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-48187915330779524272009-04-15T11:10:00.000-05:002009-04-15T11:10:00.000-05:00I must have seen this a dozen times since it hit t...I must have seen this a dozen times since it hit the web a couple of days ago. Simply stunning! Makes me cry every time. Funny enough, I actually watched it before I popped over here today. :) And things are a bit blurry, LOL.<br /><br />I love underdog and comeback stories. Loved Paul Potts's story when he came out -- and bought his debut. The man sings so purely -- gorgeous. Susan Boyle will do fine, and I'll be buying her first CD as well.<br /><br />I just simply love it when someone who isn't primped, pampered, or our idea of what we think beauty is supposed to be (because it's crammed down our throats in magazines, movies, etc) displays such amazing artistic beauty. You absolutely cannot judge a book by its cover. Love it.<br /><br />Bet she gets that kiss now. :)Lynn Raye Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05823590040842807378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-90070087661009654302009-04-15T10:02:00.000-05:002009-04-15T10:02:00.000-05:00That video is priceless! Love it. She has great sp...That video is priceless! Love it. She has great spunk to go with that beautiful voice and talent.<br /><br />Yes, I've always been an underdog kind of gal. More than anything I love to see someone rise to their full potential, which is incredibly inspiring and empowering.<br /><br />AngelAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010424240956906870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-78176768229502386312009-04-15T09:17:00.000-05:002009-04-15T09:17:00.000-05:00The big Hollywood win is great, but the lesson is ...The big Hollywood win is great, but the lesson is in the journey. I mean, didn't you expect Billy Bob Thornton's team to win in Friday Night Lights? I love his speech about perfection: <I>Being perfect is not about that scoreboard out there. It's not about winning. It's about you and your relationship with yourself, your family and your friends. Being perfect is about being able to look your friends in the eye and know that you didnt let them down because you told them the truth. And that truth is you did everything you could. There wasnt one more thing you could've done. Can you live in that moment as best you can, with clear eyes, and love in your heart, with joy in your heart? If you can do that gentleman - you're perfect!</I>Playground Monitorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444337591281145863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-45167988736331741552009-04-15T08:57:00.000-05:002009-04-15T08:57:00.000-05:00I can't watch the video at the moment, but I just ...I can't watch the video at the moment, but I just love the idea of the underdog triumphing. Maybe I watched Mighty Ducks too many times as a kid. I always root for the one least likely to win. That's why I was shocked to find my4 favorite NFL teams in the playoffs last year. A miracle! Of course, in the end... the Steelers won. Big shock. I much would've preferred the Cardinals to win in the big Hollywood type ending.Andrea Laurence AKA Smarty Pantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518751514879244662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-10298323258139112232009-04-15T08:38:00.001-05:002009-04-15T08:38:00.001-05:00Oh yay! Caroline can keep us up to date on Susan'...Oh yay! Caroline can keep us up to date on Susan's progress. And yes, Simon Cowell's reaction was priceless. Piers did his share of sneering as well and had to share that crow too.<br /><br />I've seen Paul Potts's audition on You Tube. He's another great comeback story. And he was competing against the cutest little six-year-old. I think everyone thought Connie Talbot would win.<br /><br />We've given up TV but not voluntarily. The big TV went on the fritz and they can't come get it til Friday. I can see the DVR recording, but we can't watch the shows til the unit is repaired. Bummer.Playground Monitorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444337591281145863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-47589290089707450862009-04-15T08:38:00.000-05:002009-04-15T08:38:00.000-05:00Maven Linda, I agree. I absolutely love that song...Maven Linda, I agree. I absolutely love that song and she was amazing. And anyone who can hand Simon a piece of humble pie deserves my support! <br /><br />InstigatorKira Sinclair - AKA Instigatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274056066229852126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-82000346236624753022009-04-15T08:21:00.000-05:002009-04-15T08:21:00.000-05:00I enjoy movies with comeback story lines. Reality ...I enjoy movies with comeback story lines. Reality TV no thank you. Sorry, I've decided to give up TV for a while. So far, it is working out great.<br /><br />Have a great day.housemouse88https://www.blogger.com/profile/06638977118552266722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-48984726517596528302009-04-15T07:50:00.000-05:002009-04-15T07:50:00.000-05:00That's my favorite song from Le Miz, and she did a...That's my favorite song from Le Miz, and she did a wonderful job. The situation very much reminded me of Paul Potts a few years ago, who went on to win "Britain's Got Talent." You can still find his audition on YouTube.Maven Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01191207825985417403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-71487280346941656692009-04-15T07:29:00.000-05:002009-04-15T07:29:00.000-05:00And don't you just love it when Simon had to very ...And don't you just love it when Simon had to very obviously eat a lot of crow for his pre-judgements!Problem Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456049865200737618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-72161841160302649832009-04-15T06:24:00.000-05:002009-04-15T06:24:00.000-05:00Wow. That was incredible.
I absolutely love a go...Wow. That was incredible. <br /><br />I absolutely love a good comeback/dark horse story. Who doesn't? :-) <br /><br />LJLinda Winstead Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870355400804918712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-42357877664428145362009-04-15T03:38:00.000-05:002009-04-15T03:38:00.000-05:00100% in agreement! I watched it on Saturday night...100% in agreement! I watched it on Saturday night here in the UK and dismissed her out of hand before she even opened her mouth! Never judge a book by its cover! Caroline xCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00005714506570642538noreply@blogger.com